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Vanderbilt's Mikayla Blakes scores NCAA Division I freshman record 55 points in win over Auburn
Read full article: Vanderbilt's Mikayla Blakes scores NCAA Division I freshman record 55 points in win over AuburnVanderbiltโs Mikayla Blakes scored a Division I womenโs freshman record 55 points in a 98-88 overtime victory over Auburn.
Booker and No. 3 Texas rally from poor shooting start to beat No. 5 LSU 65-58
Read full article: Booker and No. 3 Texas rally from poor shooting start to beat No. 5 LSU 65-58Madison Booker scored 16 points and No. 3 Texas overcame a woeful shooting start to rally for a 65-58 victory over No. 5 LSU on Sunday.
No. 2 South Carolina's 57-game run in regular-season SEC games ends in 66-62 loss to No. 4 Texas
Read full article: No. 2 South Carolina's 57-game run in regular-season SEC games ends in 66-62 loss to No. 4 TexasMadison Booker had 20 points and 11 rebounds, and Rori Harmon hit two critical free throws in the final seconds as No. 4 Texas beat No. 2 South Carolina 66-62 Sunday, ending the Gamecocksโ 57-game Southeastern Conference regular-season winning streak dating to 2021.
Texas governor orders ban on DeepSeek, RedNote for government devices
Read full article: Texas governor orders ban on DeepSeek, RedNote for government devicesTexas ordered a ban on the Chinese AI startup DeepSeek on government devices days after the popular chatbot has shook investors and the tech community in recent weeks for its ability to compete with OpenAI.
JunkBunny brings good vibes and an even better story of redemption to Studio B
Read full article: JunkBunny brings good vibes and an even better story of redemption to Studio BWhat a way to kick off the week! We got to know the guys from Austin-based band "JunkBunny."They band has Houston roots and they're known for their good vibes. Watch the video player above to learn more about how they overcame some major obstacles to bounce back and start their journey to "Starting Over"
Gaza ceasefire brings bittersweet relief to Texans with ties to the war-torn region
Read full article: Gaza ceasefire brings bittersweet relief to Texans with ties to the war-torn regionIsraeli and Palestinian supporters in Texas welcome the tenuous halt to the war sparked by a 2023 attack with cautious optimism.
Seth Rogen's 'The Studio' to open SXSW
Read full article: Seth Rogen's 'The Studio' to open SXSWThe SXSW Film & TV Festival will kick off on March 7 with the world premiere of Seth Rogen and Evan Goldbergโs โThe Studio,โ the Apple TV+ comedy series starring Rogen as a fictional Hollywood studio head.
Will the grid be ready for this weekโs winter storms in Houston?
Read full article: Will the grid be ready for this weekโs winter storms in Houston?People all across Houston are bundling up and prepping their homes ahead of the anticipated cold weather in southeast Texas this week. With a Winter Storm Watch already in place, Houstonians have been advised to be ready for low temperatures, frigid winds, and yes, even some snow.
Austin failed to tell Congress or the White House about his health problems as required, report says
Read full article: Austin failed to tell Congress or the White House about his health problems as required, report saysDefense Secretary Lloyd Austinโs failure to inform Congress or the White House as required when he was incapacitated due to treatment for prostate cancer and later complications potentially raised โunnecessaryโ security risks.
Texas Legislature faces flurry of proposals in 89th session, including immigration, education, and electric grid
Read full article: Texas Legislature faces flurry of proposals in 89th session, including immigration, education, and electric gridAs the Texas legislature kicks off the 89th session, lawmakers have introduced more than 2,400 bills across both the House and Senate. There was a flurry of bills filed November 12, 2024, the first day lawmakers could file.
Auburn rises to No. 1 in AP Top 25 after Tennessee loses, Georgia is ranked for 1st time since 2011
Read full article: Auburn rises to No. 1 in AP Top 25 after Tennessee loses, Georgia is ranked for 1st time since 2011Auburn has climbed to No. 1 in The Associated Press menโs basketball poll for its second stint at the top in program history.
Gov. Abbott directs Texas DPS to surge anti-terrorism task force resources following New Orleans attack
Read full article: Gov. Abbott directs Texas DPS to surge anti-terrorism task force resources following New Orleans attackGov. Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to surge Texas Anti-Terrorism Task Force resources to aggressively combat radical jihadist terrorism.
After learning hard lessons in Austin, Greg Casar to take Congressional Progressive Caucus in new direction
Read full article: After learning hard lessons in Austin, Greg Casar to take Congressional Progressive Caucus in new directionThe freshman congressman will lead the influential progressive caucus next year with plans to focus on working class and economic issues instead of culture wars.
โGreater than average possibilityโ: ERCOT meteorologist tells board extreme cold appears more likely this winter
Read full article: โGreater than average possibilityโ: ERCOT meteorologist tells board extreme cold appears more likely this winterThe Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) lead meteorologist told board members the pattern this winter appears more likely to support an extreme cold event.
TxTag collections taken over by Harris County Toll Road Authority: What has changed and what hasnโt
Read full article: TxTag collections taken over by Harris County Toll Road Authority: What has changed and what hasnโtThe Harris County Toll Road Authority (HCTRA) has taken over collections for TxTag users.
Houston named among most fun cities in America, in case you didnโt already know ๐
Read full article: Houston named among most fun cities in America, in case you didnโt already know ๐One of the best things about Houston is there is always something to do in the city. Whatever your interests are, there's a place for you and youโll never get bored.
Helm's 2 TD catches power No. 3 Texas over Kentucky 31-14 to keep Longhorns atop SEC
Read full article: Helm's 2 TD catches power No. 3 Texas over Kentucky 31-14 to keep Longhorns atop SECQuinn Ewers threw two first-half touchdown passes to Gunnar Helm to lead No. 3 Texas to a 31-14 win over Kentucky.
Ken Paxton adds Dallas to list of cities he's sued over marijuana decriminalization
Read full article: Ken Paxton adds Dallas to list of cities he's sued over marijuana decriminalizationDallas is the sixth Texas city the attorney general has sued this year over marijuana decriminalization measures that he says conflicts with state law.
Texas lineman among four finalists for Lombardi Awards
Read full article: Texas lineman among four finalists for Lombardi AwardsThe finalists for the 51st Lombardi Award, which honors exceptional football performance and character, include two athletes from Texas colleges: Kelvin Banks Jr. from the University of Texas and Nic Scourton from Texas A&M University, both with roots near Houston.

Texas board advances plan to allow Bible material in elementary school lessons
Read full article: Texas board advances plan to allow Bible material in elementary school lessonsThe Texas State Board of Education has given initial approval to a Bible-infused curriculum that would be optional for public schools to adopt for lessons from kindergarten through fifth grade.
โNot just a piece of jewelry:โ Man offering $500 reward to find wifeโs earring lost during Houston trip
Read full article: โNot just a piece of jewelry:โ Man offering $500 reward to find wifeโs earring lost during Houston trip"Itโs not just a piece of jewelry,โ Hamad Rajput said. โit represents love, loss, and the strength weโve found together during some of the hardest moments of our lives."
What happens next in The Onion's effort to buy Alex Jones' Infowars
Read full article: What happens next in The Onion's effort to buy Alex Jones' InfowarsThe Onionโs winning bid for Alex Jonesโ Infowars platform is under review by a federal bankruptcy judge after Jones and his lawyers raised concerns about how an auction was conducted.
Judge sets date for 9/11 defendants to enter pleas, deepening battle over court's independence
Read full article: Judge sets date for 9/11 defendants to enter pleas, deepening battle over court's independenceThe U.S. military judge at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, has scheduled hearings in early January for alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two co-defendants to enter guilty pleas in exchange for life sentences.
Plea deals revived for alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and others
Read full article: Plea deals revived for alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and othersA military judge has ruled that plea agreements struck by alleged Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two co-defendants are valid.
News groups ask Texas court to order release of state police records of Uvalde shooting
Read full article: News groups ask Texas court to order release of state police records of Uvalde shootingA group of news organizations has asked a Texas appeals court to order the release of state Department of Public Safety records of the law enforcement response to the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde.
AG Paxton calls for Jeff Leachโs resignation after message sent to judge asking to consider new trial in Roberson case
Read full article: AG Paxton calls for Jeff Leachโs resignation after message sent to judge asking to consider new trial in Roberson caseTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton is calling for the resignation of State Representative Jeff Leach after his admission to sending text messages to a Texas Court of Criminal Appeals judge last week saying that death row inmate Robert Roberson deserved a new trial.
Republicans dominate fundraising in final weeks of Texas House battles
Read full article: Republicans dominate fundraising in final weeks of Texas House battlesAcross a dozen of the most competitive House races, Republicans raked in more than $11 million over the last month, compared to the nearly $3.5 million collectively raised by their Democratic counterparts.
How 11 Texas cities made housing unaffordable โ and whatโs being done to fix it
Read full article: How 11 Texas cities made housing unaffordable โ and whatโs being done to fix itTexas desperately needs more and denser housing to keep up with the demand. But zoning restrictions get in the way, a Texas Tribune analysis found.
Texasโ high housing costs sparked a movement to bring them down. The fight could shape the state for years to come.
Read full article: Texasโ high housing costs sparked a movement to bring them down. The fight could shape the state for years to come.A new breed of activists wants Texas to tame costs by building more housing. But longstanding opposition to such policies remains strong.
Mother of Jocelyn Nungaray joins Trump at Austin rally, calls for border policy change
Read full article: Mother of Jocelyn Nungaray joins Trump at Austin rally, calls for border policy changeFormer President Donald Trump addressed border security at a rally in Austin, where Alexis Nungaray shared the story of her daughter Jocelyn, who was killed by two Venezuelan nationals allegedly linked to a gang.
Long lines but few problems as Texas wraps the first week of early voting
Read full article: Long lines but few problems as Texas wraps the first week of early votingA Bexar County election worker was assaulted Thursday, officials said. In Tarrant County, officials encouraged voters to review their ballots before voting.
Former President Donald Trump holds campaign rally in Austin on Friday
Read full article: Former President Donald Trump holds campaign rally in Austin on FridayAs the 2024 U.S. presidential race heads into the final stretch, the Republican nominee announced Wednesday that he will be in Texas on the same day this week as his Democratic challenger.
Board cancels costly psychologist licensing exam after pushback led by Texas
Read full article: Board cancels costly psychologist licensing exam after pushback led by TexasThe national licensing board announced it will consider folding the proposed skills test into an existing exam amid worries the additional hurdle would discourage applicants.
247Sports issues apology after apparent hacking incident, false report on Texas Longhorns QB Quinn Ewers
Read full article: 247Sports issues apology after apparent hacking incident, false report on Texas Longhorns QB Quinn Ewers247Sports released a statement alleging that their Instagram account had been hacked after a post falsely claimed that Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers would sit out for the remainder of the 2024 college football season.
Gov. Abbott says House Committee โstepped out of lineโ with subpoena for death row inmate
Read full article: Gov. Abbott says House Committee โstepped out of lineโ with subpoena for death row inmateTexas Governor Greg Abbott says the House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence โstepped out of lineโ by subpoenaing death row inmate Robert Roberson and delaying his execution.
Texas fans must use better discretion after SEC fine for debris thrown on field, Sarkisian says
Read full article: Texas fans must use better discretion after SEC fine for debris thrown on field, Sarkisian saysTexas coach Steve Sarkisian said the No. 5 Longhorns have a โpassionate fanbaseโ that needs to use โbetter discretionโ after the school was fined and threatened with further sanctions by the Southeastern Conference over fans throwing water bottles and trash on the field during a loss to No. 1 Georgia.
Leclerc wins US Grand Prix and late penalty gives Verstappen 3rd place over Norris in title chase
Read full article: Leclerc wins US Grand Prix and late penalty gives Verstappen 3rd place over Norris in title chaseCharles Leclerc has earned Ferrari its first United States Grand Prix victory since 2018 with a clever start and a commanding drive.
Texas apologizes to Georgia players, staff, SEC and game officials after fans throw trash on field
Read full article: Texas apologizes to Georgia players, staff, SEC and game officials after fans throw trash on fieldTexas has apologized after fans littered the field with water bottles and other trash after an interception for the top-ranked Longhorns against No. 5 Georgia was initially wiped out by a pass-interference penalty before officials changed the call.
Texas man drops lawsuit against women he accused of helping his wife get abortion pills
Read full article: Texas man drops lawsuit against women he accused of helping his wife get abortion pillsA Texas man who sued his ex-wifeโs friends for helping her obtain an abortion informed the court that the two sides reached a settlement, forgoing the need for a trial that would have tested his argument that their actions amounted to assisting in a wrongful death.
Houston ISD appoints committee that will oversee $4.4 billion bond if approved in November
Read full article: Houston ISD appoints committee that will oversee $4.4 billion bond if approved in NovemberThe Houston Independent School District has appointed a Bond Oversight Committee to ensure transparency and accountability for a proposed $4.4 billion bond.
Texas deploying additional resources to help Florida residents bracing for Milton
Read full article: Texas deploying additional resources to help Florida residents bracing for MiltonโOur country is stronger when we come together in times of crisis, and Texas is immediately deploying additional support to help our fellow Americans as Florida braces for this major hurricane,โ Governor Abbott said in a statement.
Study names 1 Texas city among best food cities in US, and itโs not Houston ๐คจ
Read full article: Study names 1 Texas city among best food cities in US, and itโs not Houston ๐คจEveryone knows Houston has one of the (if not absolute) best food scenes out there, yet WalletHub is about to make some enemies with its latest study on the best foodie cities in the U.S.
โWill do all we canโ: Texas sends generators to Georgia to help in aftermath of Hurricane Helene
Read full article: โWill do all we canโ: Texas sends generators to Georgia to help in aftermath of Hurricane HeleneFollowing a request from the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, Texas Governor Greg Abbott said the state is sending generators to Georgia to help in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
Manning leads No. 1 Texas over Mississippi State as Longhorns earn first SEC victory 35-13
Read full article: Manning leads No. 1 Texas over Mississippi State as Longhorns earn first SEC victory 35-13Arch Manning passed for two touchdowns and ran for another score, and No. 1 Texas got another standout performance from its defense to earn the programโs first Southeastern Conference victory, 35-13 over Mississippi State.
Arch Manning gets second career start for No. 1 Texas as Ewers continues to recover from injury
Read full article: Arch Manning gets second career start for No. 1 Texas as Ewers continues to recover from injuryTexas will start Arch Manning at quarterback when the No. 1 Longhorns play Mississippi State on Saturday as Quinn Ewers continues to recover from a strained abdomen.
Dallas Judge denies AG Ken Paxtonโs attempt to block State Fair gun ban
Read full article: Dallas Judge denies AG Ken Paxtonโs attempt to block State Fair gun banWith the State Fair of Texas beginning in Dallas in eight days, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxtonโs attempts to block the fairโs new gun policy have been denied by a Dallas County district judge.
Attorney General Ken Paxton sues Harris County over new version of โUplift Harrisโ program
Read full article: Attorney General Ken Paxton sues Harris County over new version of โUplift Harrisโ programTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton is not letting up on efforts to stop the controversial Uplift Harris program.
Arch Manning to get first start for No. 1 Texas as Ewers continues recovery from abdomen strain
Read full article: Arch Manning to get first start for No. 1 Texas as Ewers continues recovery from abdomen strainTexas coach Steve Sarkisian says freshman quarterback Arch Manning will get his first career start Saturday against Louisiana-Monroe.
Judge tosses Ken Paxtonโs lawsuit targeting Bexar Countyโs voter registration effort
Read full article: Judge tosses Ken Paxtonโs lawsuit targeting Bexar Countyโs voter registration effortThe county told a state district court judge that the applications were already mailed out and any ruling would be moot.
Injured Texas QB Quinn Ewers is questionable to return for the No. 1 Longhorns for next game
Read full article: Injured Texas QB Quinn Ewers is questionable to return for the No. 1 Longhorns for next gameTexas coach Steve Sarkisian says injured starting quarterback Quinn Ewers is considered โquestionableโ for the No. 1 Longhorns game this week against Louisiana-Monroe.
Texas on top! Longhorns take over at No. 1 in AP Top 25 for first time in 16 years, jumping Georgia
Read full article: Texas on top! Longhorns take over at No. 1 in AP Top 25 for first time in 16 years, jumping GeorgiaTexas is No. 1 in The Associated Press college football poll for the first time in 16 years, replacing Georgia after the Bulldogs struggled to remain unbeaten against Kentucky.
Texas PUC delays decision again on CenterPoint Energyโs rates on electric bills
Read full article: Texas PUC delays decision again on CenterPoint Energyโs rates on electric billsThe Texas Public Utility Commission has yet again delayed a decision on CenterPoint Energyโs rates that we all pay on our electric bills.
Abbott says potential power outages from Tropical Storm Francine will be restored within hours
Read full article: Abbott says potential power outages from Tropical Storm Francine will be restored within hoursTexas isnโt expected to take a direct hit when the storm makes landfall as a hurricane. But storm surge and dangerous winds are possible.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott activates emergency response resources in preparation of potential tropical system
Read full article: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott activates emergency response resources in preparation of potential tropical systemCoastal communities in Texas may be impacted by heavy rainfall and flash flooding from the system.
Mayorkas: Texasโ immigration policies have wreaked havoc and disorder
Read full article: Mayorkas: Texasโ immigration policies have wreaked havoc and disorderThe U.S. Homeland Security Secretary specifically called out the stateโs policy of busing migrants to cities in other parts of the country.
Texas sues to stop a rule that shields the medical records of women who seek abortions elsewhere
Read full article: Texas sues to stop a rule that shields the medical records of women who seek abortions elsewhereTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration to block a federal rule that shields the medical records of women who travel to obtain legal abortions.
Treasury recovers $1.3 billion in unpaid taxes from high-wealth tax dodgers
Read full article: Treasury recovers $1.3 billion in unpaid taxes from high-wealth tax dodgersThe IRS has collected $1.3 billion from high-wealth tax dodgers since last fall, the agency says, crediting spending that has ramped up collection enforcement through President Joe Biden's signature climate, health care and tax package signed into law in 2022.
Texas AG warns Harris, Bexar counties in letter over proposal to mail voter registration forms to unverified recipients
Read full article: Texas AG warns Harris, Bexar counties in letter over proposal to mail voter registration forms to unverified recipientsTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sent letters to both the Bexar and Harris County Commissionerโs Courts threatening to sue if proposed plans to mail voter registration forms to individuals regardless of their eligibility moves forward.
Daughter of former Astro Greg Swindell found safe; Ex-boyfriend arrested on felony charges
Read full article: Daughter of former Astro Greg Swindell found safe; Ex-boyfriend arrested on felony chargesAuthorities in Austin are urgently searching for 29-year-old Brenna Swindell, a single mother of three, who has been missing since Aug. 22.
Urgent search for missing Austin mom Brenna Swindell, daughter of former Astro Greg Swindell
Read full article: Urgent search for missing Austin mom Brenna Swindell, daughter of former Astro Greg SwindellAuthorities in Austin are urgently searching for 29-year-old Brenna Swindell, a single mother of three, who has been missing since Aug. 22.
How can parents make their voices heard in Austin when it comes to school funding issues?
Read full article: How can parents make their voices heard in Austin when it comes to school funding issues?If you want to ensure your voice is heard in Austin, hereโs a simple guide to contacting your legislators.
Texas AG investigating CenterPoint Energyโs โconductโ during Hurricane Beryl
Read full article: Texas AG investigating CenterPoint Energyโs โconductโ during Hurricane BerylโMy office is aware of concerning allegations regarding CenterPoint and how its conduct affected readiness during Hurricane Beryl, a storm that left millions of Texans without power,โ Attorney General Ken Paxton said in a statement.
Former Uvalde schools police chief says he's being 'scapegoated' over response to mass shooting
Read full article: Former Uvalde schools police chief says he's being 'scapegoated' over response to mass shootingThe former Uvalde schools police chief says he thinks he's been โscapegoatedโ as the one to blame for the botched law enforcement response to the 2022 mass shooting at Robb Elementary School.
Texas running back CJ Baxter lost for season with training camp knee injury that requires surgery
Read full article: Texas running back CJ Baxter lost for season with training camp knee injury that requires surgeryTexas running back CJ Baxter injured a knee in practice this week and will miss the 2024 season.
9/11 hearings at Guantanamo Bay in upheaval after surprise order by US defense chief
Read full article: 9/11 hearings at Guantanamo Bay in upheaval after surprise order by US defense chiefMilitary-run hearings for accused Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two co-defendants at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, are in upheaval following Defense Secretary Lloyd Austinโs decision to throw out a plea agreement.
Defense chief defends decision to throw out plea deal for 9/11 defendants
Read full article: Defense chief defends decision to throw out plea deal for 9/11 defendantsDefense Secretary Lloyd Austin has spoken for the first time on his decision to throw out a plea deal for the accused mastermind of al-Qaidaโs 2001 attacks and two other defendants.
Gov. Greg Abbott tells CenterPoint to make new preparedness proposal after initial โinadequateโ one
Read full article: Gov. Greg Abbott tells CenterPoint to make new preparedness proposal after initial โinadequateโ oneAbbott met with CenterPoint Energy CEO Jason Wells and the Executive Vice President of Regulatory and Government Affairs, Jason Ryan, on Thursday to discuss their proposal to better respond to future severe weather events.
CenterPoint intends to ask Texas PUC for rate increase to recoup losses from Hurricane Beryl response
Read full article: CenterPoint intends to ask Texas PUC for rate increase to recoup losses from Hurricane Beryl responseโCenterPoint intends to increase their rates to recoup the cost of recovering from Hurricane Beryl, passing the cost on to the customer,โ Senator Carol Alvarado said in a social media post. โThat dog wonโt hunt.โ
Marijuana decriminalization measures in San Marcos, Austin get early court wins
Read full article: Marijuana decriminalization measures in San Marcos, Austin get early court winsThree other cities have passed similar measures but the Texas AG and others question whether they can be enforced because of conflicts with state law.
โI take accountabilityโ: CenterPoint Energy CEO testifies before Texas committee on Hurricane Beryl response
Read full article: โI take accountabilityโ: CenterPoint Energy CEO testifies before Texas committee on Hurricane Beryl responseCenterpointโs CEO Jason Wellsโ testimony comes a week after he met with the Texas Public Utility Committee (PUC) where he apologized to Houstonians. Today, we can expect Wells to double-down on initial action plans to increase resiliency.
Texas Water Board details how it will spend $1 billion for water infrastructure projects
Read full article: Texas Water Board details how it will spend $1 billion for water infrastructure projectsAbout $45 million will go to Texas towns with fewer than 1,000 residents โ a boon for municipalities without a viable tax base.
State lawmakers to question CenterPoint for response in aftermath of Hurricane Beryl
Read full article: State lawmakers to question CenterPoint for response in aftermath of Hurricane BerylLawmakers in Austin are planning to question leaders of CenterPoint Energy on the companyโs performance in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Beryl in a hearing scheduled for Monday.
Texas to deploy hundreds of firefighters to California to assist in wildfire response
Read full article: Texas to deploy hundreds of firefighters to California to assist in wildfire responseTexas emergency officials have already prepared more than 100 firefighters, emergency personnel, and over 25 fire engines, command vehicles, and equipment to send as the state battles ongoing wildfires in northern California.
How Houstonians can voice concerns to CenterPoint for โchaos and frustrationโ during Hurricane Beryl
Read full article: How Houstonians can voice concerns to CenterPoint for โchaos and frustrationโ during Hurricane BerylOn Monday, lawmakers in Austin are planning to question leaders for CenterPoint Energy on the companyโs performance in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Beryl.
CenterPoint CEO promises improvements as Texas scrutinizes companyโs Beryl response
Read full article: CenterPoint CEO promises improvements as Texas scrutinizes companyโs Beryl responseJason Wells told regulators the company will launch a new outage tracker by Aug. 1. It will also trim more tree limbs near power lines and hire an executive to focus on emergency response.